Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Staff Antenna Design Engineer
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Staff Antenna Design Engineer
– Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Role Summary We are looking for a Senior Staff Antenna Engineer to join our product development team. You will be responsible for antenna performance specification, design, simulations, prototyping, implementation, passive performance testing, OTA testing, and leading the antenna design through development stages. You will engage with internal cross‑functional teams and external partners to bring wireless connectivity from concept to market.
Responsibilities
You will engage with internal cross‑functional teams and external partners to bring wireless solutions from concept to market.
The antenna engineer will be responsible for the antennas that are part of our vehicles from the definition phase to shipping.
The process includes simulations, prototyping, measurements (in the field, in the lab, active and passive), writing antenna specifications and test plans, guiding and reviewing the work of our partners, reviewing compliance lab reports, providing technical materials to the marketing and sales teams, and leading the efforts to solve any antenna related problems that may surface.
Interaction with cross‑functional teams, JDM partners, antenna vendors, compliance labs, and other organizations.
To be confident and familiar with the processes, practices, and tools required to build and run accurate simulation models (XFDTD, HFSS, CST, etc.), measuring material properties, building prototypes, taking measurements in the anechoic chamber (MVG and ETS systems), and generating relevant reports and presentations.
Exploring new technologies and processes to be implemented in the next cycle of Rivian VW antennas that could also be conducive to patents and publications.
Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 5+ years of industry experience or Ph.D. in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Deep understanding of electromagnetism and antenna design concepts, and experience with antenna designs for Wi‑Fi/BT, Cellular, UWB, GNSS, and antenna arrays.
Candidate should possess a passion for learning and teaching, coupled with a proactive, “let’s do it” attitude.
Hands‑on experience working with electrical hardware and test equipment signal/spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Pay $167,000 – $221,000 (Palo Alto, CA). Salary determined by experience, location, and applicable law.
Benefits Robust medical, Rx, dental, and vision packages for full‑time employees, spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage effective on the first day of employment.
Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital status, age, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may collect, use, and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media, network/device, recruiting system usage, security, and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for tracking interactions, improving application and recruitment process, assessing you, conducting background and reference checks, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, ensuring security, and preventing fraud.
Candidate Data Privacy (International) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to courts, law enforcement, and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Note We are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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– Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Role Summary We are looking for a Senior Staff Antenna Engineer to join our product development team. You will be responsible for antenna performance specification, design, simulations, prototyping, implementation, passive performance testing, OTA testing, and leading the antenna design through development stages. You will engage with internal cross‑functional teams and external partners to bring wireless connectivity from concept to market.
Responsibilities
You will engage with internal cross‑functional teams and external partners to bring wireless solutions from concept to market.
The antenna engineer will be responsible for the antennas that are part of our vehicles from the definition phase to shipping.
The process includes simulations, prototyping, measurements (in the field, in the lab, active and passive), writing antenna specifications and test plans, guiding and reviewing the work of our partners, reviewing compliance lab reports, providing technical materials to the marketing and sales teams, and leading the efforts to solve any antenna related problems that may surface.
Interaction with cross‑functional teams, JDM partners, antenna vendors, compliance labs, and other organizations.
To be confident and familiar with the processes, practices, and tools required to build and run accurate simulation models (XFDTD, HFSS, CST, etc.), measuring material properties, building prototypes, taking measurements in the anechoic chamber (MVG and ETS systems), and generating relevant reports and presentations.
Exploring new technologies and processes to be implemented in the next cycle of Rivian VW antennas that could also be conducive to patents and publications.
Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 5+ years of industry experience or Ph.D. in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Deep understanding of electromagnetism and antenna design concepts, and experience with antenna designs for Wi‑Fi/BT, Cellular, UWB, GNSS, and antenna arrays.
Candidate should possess a passion for learning and teaching, coupled with a proactive, “let’s do it” attitude.
Hands‑on experience working with electrical hardware and test equipment signal/spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Pay $167,000 – $221,000 (Palo Alto, CA). Salary determined by experience, location, and applicable law.
Benefits Robust medical, Rx, dental, and vision packages for full‑time employees, spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage effective on the first day of employment.
Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital status, age, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may collect, use, and disclose your personal information or personal data when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes. This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media, network/device, recruiting system usage, security, and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for tracking interactions, improving application and recruitment process, assessing you, conducting background and reference checks, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, ensuring security, and preventing fraud.
Candidate Data Privacy (International) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to courts, law enforcement, and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Note We are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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